President Biden has issued preemptive pardons to several high-profile individuals, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark A. Milley, and members of the House Jan. 6 committee, in anticipation of potential prosecutions by the incoming Trump administration.
President Biden announced preemptive pardons for several individuals who could face prosecution from President-elect Donald Trump . Among those pardoned were Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark A. Milley, and members of the House Jan. 6 committee and their staff. Biden stated that these public servants deserved to be protected from politically motivated attacks and should be commended for their service. He emphasized that the pardons were not an admission of guilt and did not acknowledge wrongdoing.
The president acknowledged the threats these individuals have faced from Republicans, who have criticized them for their actions during the Jan. 6 investigation. Trump has specifically targeted the committee members, accusing them of destroying evidence and committing crimes. He has even threatened imprisonment for all those involved.While some committee members, like Rep. Bennie Thompson, have expressed willingness to accept pardons, others, like Rep. Pete Aguilar and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, have rejected the offer, stating they have done nothing wrong. They argue that accepting a pardon would imply guilt. The pardons come amidst a broader trend by President Biden of issuing a high number of pardons and commutations, exceeding any other president in history. This includes commuting the sentences of over 1,500 people and pardoning nearly 40 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. Biden's preemptive pardon of his son Hunter Biden in December also drew criticism. Hunter Biden faced charges related to gun purchase and tax evasion. The president's actions have sparked debate over the use of pardons, particularly in politically charged situations
PRESIDENT BIDEN PARDONS DONALD TRUMP DR. ANTHONY FAUCI GENERAL MARK A. MILLEY HOUSE JAN. 6 COMMITTEE POLITICS LEGAL INSTITUTIONS RULE OF LAW
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